Zanzibar, 8th Pemba - Mafia

by McIntyre, Chris; McIntyre, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781841624587
• ISBN10: 1841624586
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-03
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Evocative and magical, Zanzibar offers the quintessential Indian Ocean experience with palm-fringed coastlines, powder- white sand, coral gardens, and colorful aquatic life. Meticulous research into accommodation, dining and sightseeing, coupled with detailed maps and comprehensive cultural and environmental sections make this a must-have guide to the archipelago. Mafia and Pemba islands are covered in detail. The most updated and detailed guide available, it includes the more ethically-minded hotels, tour operators and activities, from fair-trade shopping to marine awareness guidelines.

Author Biography

Chris McIntyre is managing director of a UK travel company, Expert Africa, specializing in southern Africa. A regular traveler throughout the region, he is the author of Bradt’s Namibia, Zambia, and Botswana guides. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a tourism consultant to the Department for International Development. Following a childhood in Africa and the Middle East, Susan McIntyre is a London-based PR and marketing consultant, specializing in the travel and tourism industry. Susan has worked closely with the media to promote responsible global travel in southern Africa and has written a number of travel articles on the destinations about which she is most ardent.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: History, Politics and Economy Chapter 2: People and Culture Chapter 3: Natural Environment Chapter 4: Planning and Preparation Chapter 5: Zanzibar Island Essentials Chapter 6: Zanzibar Town Chapter 7: Around Zanzibar Town Chapter 8: Northern Zanzibar Chapter 9: Northeastern Zanzibar Chapter 10: Southeast Zanzibar Chapter 11: Southwestern Zanzibar Chapter 12: Pemba Chapter 13: Mafia Archipelago Chapter 14: Southern Tanzania Safaris Appendix I Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index